The Tennessee Titans made several changes on the offensive side of the ball this offseason under new general manager Mike Borgonzi.
Cam Ward, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, was the biggest upgrade, but he also carries the most hype and expectations.
Borgonzi also made an effort to bolster the team's pass-catching unit in free agency by adding veterans Tyler Lockett and Van Jefferson before the draft. The team selected wideouts Chimere Dike from Florida and Elic Ayomanor from Stanford in the fourth round as well.
Former Miami Hurricane and one of Ward's favorite college targets, Xavier Restrepo, was also signed as an undrafted free agent. Calvin Ridley is seemingly the lone holdover at wide receiver from last year's roster.
Tennessee Titans WR Elic Ayomanor (5).
Tennessee Titans WR Elic Ayomanor (5).
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With the season now just under three months away, AtoZ Sports' Easton Freeze made predictions about when each of the Titans' rookies would make their first professional starts. At wide receiver, he made a bit of a surprise choice.
"I’m calling my shot," Freeze wrote. "I think 4th Round rookie Elic Ayomanor will be out there on the Titans opening offensive play from scrimmage in Week 1."
While Ayomanor may seem like an interesting choice, considering he was selected in the fourth round, Freeze came ready with details about his strong performance throughout the team's offseason program.
"He’s been my guy since the draft process, and I believe in his ability to both physically and mentally get up to speed in the NFL in a hurry," Freeze continued. "He’s the only true X receiver on this roster for my money, and that’s where I think he’s lined up to begin the year. I was really encouraged by what we’ve seen from him in practice so far, and look forward to his continued progress in Training Camp."
During his last two college seasons at Stanford, Ayomanor caught 125 passes for 1,844 yards and 12 touchdowns. At 6-foot-2 and 206 pounds, the rookie wideout has an NFL-ready frame and could be ready to contribute right away.
Tennessee begins the season on the road against a difficult opponent, the Denver Broncos. Denver won 10 games last season and made the playoffs in a loaded AFC, so the Titans will be challenged right off the bat.